- Peripheral and central neuropathic pain:
- Initially 150 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses
- Then increased if necessary to 300 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses after 3–7 days
- Then increased if necessary up to 600 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses after 7 days
- Epilepsy:
- 150mg per day in 2–3 divided doses; can be increase up to 300mg per day after 1 week
- Generalized anxiety disorder:
- Initially 150 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses
- Then increased if necessary to 300 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses after 3–7 days
- Then increased if necessary up to 600 mg daily in 2–3 divided doses after 7 days
Capsule: 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg
- Take without regard to food
- When discontinuing treatment, taper gradually over a minimum of 1 week
Binds to an auxiliary sub-unit (alpha2-delta ligand) of voltage-gated calcium channels in the CNS. This reduces calcium influx at nerve terminals and the subsequent release of neurotransmitters. It is similar pharmacologically to gabapentin but is more potent than gabapentin.
- Appetite changes
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Diplopia
- Drowsiness
- Hypersensitivity
- ACE inhibitors
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Contraindicated |
| Breastfeeding | Contraindicated |
| Schedule | Controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axogurd | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Alembic Pharma | Europa Healthcare |
| Axogurd | 150mg | Capsule | 30’s | Alembic Pharma | Europa Healthcare |
| Cabalin | 25mg | Capsule | 30’s | Galaxy Pharma | Galaxy Pharma |
| Cabalin | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Galaxy Pharma | Galaxy Pharma |
| Cabalin | 150mg | Capsule | 30’s | Galaxy Pharma | Galaxy Pharma |
| Epibalin | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | MSN Labs | Simba Pharma |
| Epibalin | 150mg | Capsule | 30’s | MSN Labs | Simba Pharma |
| Gabarol | 75mg | Capsule | 20’s | Advanced Chemical | Advanced Chemical |
| Gabarol | 150mg | Capsule | 20’s | Advanced Chemical | Advanced Chemical |
| Gabica | 50mg | Capsule | 35’s | Getz Pharma | Surgipharm Ltd |
| Gabica | 75mg | Capsule | 35’s | Getz Pharma | Surgipharm Ltd |
| Gabica | 150mg | Capsule | 35’s | Getz Pharma | Surgipharm Ltd |
| Gabica | 100mg | Capsule | 35’s | Getz Pharma | Surgipharm Ltd |
| Gabica | 300mg | Capsule | 14’s | Getz Pharma | Surgipharm Ltd |
| Gablin | 75mg | Capsule | 14’s | CCL Pharma | Harley’s Ltd |
| Gablin | 150mg | Capsule | 14’s | CCL Pharma | Harley’s Ltd |
| Ligaba | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Mega Lifesciences | Mega Lifesciences |
| Ligaba | 150mg | Capsule | 30’s | Mega Lifesciences | Mega Lifesciences |
| Lyrica | 75mg | Capsule | 28’s | Pfizer Labs | Pfizer Labs |
| Lyrica | 150mg | Capsule | 28’s | Pfizer Labs | Pfizer Labs |
| Lyrica | 25mg | Capsule | 28’s | Pfizer Labs | Pfizer Labs |
| Maxgalin | 50mg | Capsule | 30’s | Sun Pharma | Sun Pharma |
| Maxgalin | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Sun Pharma | Sun Pharma |
| Maxgalin | 150mg | Capsule | 20’s | Sun Pharma | Sun Pharma |
| Nervilin | 150mg | Tablet | 30’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Nervilin | 75mg | Tablet | 30’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Neurogab | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Macleods Pharma | Sai Pharma |
| Pb-Ren | 75mg | Tablet | 30’s | La Renon | Wessex Pharma |
| Pergalin | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Cosmos Ltd | Cosmos Ltd |
| Pregab | 75mg | Capsule | 10’s | Zawadi Healthcare | Zawadi Healthcare |
| Pregab | 150mg | Capsule | 10’s | Zawadi Healthcare | Zawadi Healthcare |
| Pregaba | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Unichem Labs | Europa Healthcare |
| Pregaba | 150mg | Capsule | 30’s | Unichem Labs | Europa Healthcare |
| Pregabin | 25mg | Capsule | 30’s | Krishna Chemists | Krishna Chemists |
| Pregabin | 50mg | Capsule | 30’s | Krishna Chemists | Krishna Chemists |
| Pregabin | 100mg | Capsule | 30’s | Krishna Chemists | Krishna Chemists |
| Pregatas | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Intas Pharma | Accord Healthcare |
| Prenura | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Pulse Pharma | Europa Healthcare |
| Segabin SR | 300mg | Tablet | 30’s | Inventia Healthcare | Europa Healthcare |
| Segabin SR | 75mg | Tablet | 30’s | Inventia Healthcare | Europa Healthcare |
| Segabin SR | 150mg | Tablet | 30’s | Inventia Healthcare | Europa Healthcare |
| Seremax-150 SR | 150mg | Tablet | 10’s | Mcolson | Synermed Pharma |
| Seremax-75 SR | 75mg | Tablet | 10’s | Mcolson | Synermed Pharma |
| Syngab | 50mg | Capsule | 14’s | ATCO Labs | Globe Pharmacy |
| Syngab | 100mg | Capsule | 14’s | ATCO Labs | Globe Pharmacy |
| Torgabalin | 150mg | Capsule | 30’s | Torrent Pharma C/O Medox | Medox Pharma |
| Torgabalin | 75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Torrent Pharma C/O Medox | Medox Pharma |